Ancient purple dye factory from biblical times revealed in Israel
Historians have made some intriguing discoveries about an ancient factory that produced purple dye in what is now modern-day Israel. Recent articles in the journal PLOS 1 reveal that researchers have identified Tel Shiqmona, an archaeological site located south of Haifa along the Mediterranean coast. According to the article’s author, Tel Shiqmona is unmistakably a […]
Popular ‘dinosaur time’ TikTok food trend sees adults eating vegetables like ancient creatures
Dinosaur Time: The New TikTok Trend for Eating Greens Channeling your inner dinosaur has taken social media by storm, particularly on TikTok, as a fun way to increase vegetable intake. This new trend, dubbed “Dinosaur Time,” encourages users to grab a bunch of greens, like lettuce, spinach, and kale, and chew them as quickly as […]
X-Ray Uncovers Ancient Greek Thinker Behind 2,000-Year-Old Scroll from Vesuvius
Discovery of Herculaneum Scrolls’ Author Recent advances in X-ray technology have unveiled the identity of the writer behind some burnt scrolls from the first century BC. Discovered in the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum, these scrolls include a multi-volume work titled “on vices,” authored by the Greek philosopher Philodemus. The scroll was retrieved from a […]
X-ray uncovers ancient Greek writer of burned first-century BC scroll from Vesuvius | Archaeology
A scroll that was charred during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which buried a Roman villa nearly two millennia ago, has been recognized as a significant work by ancient Greek philosophers. Researchers identified the title and author within a Herculaneum scroll by using X-ray technology on the carbonized papyrus and employing computer software to “unroll” […]
Roman diggers discover a head of an ancient god while working at a Catholic church.
Recently, excavators at an ancient Catholic church in Italy uncovered the head of a long-lost deity, adding to the site’s rich history. Appian Way Regional Park shared this exciting find on social media, expressing their fondness for the “beautiful stone head.” This discovery took place during the ongoing excavation of St. Stephen’s Cathedral located on […]
Chinese researchers recreate ancient rice recipe from a 2,000-year-old manuscript
Students Recreate Ancient Rice Dishes with Unusual Results A recent project at Hunan University in China involved students recreating rice dishes based on ancient recipes. The outcome was quite intriguing. Researchers drew inspiration from the “Shi Fang” manuscript, an ancient bamboo text detailing historical Chinese culinary practices, including recipes for various dishes, such as steamed […]
Spanish archaeologists discover an ancient wooden ship hidden under the city of Barcelona.
A remarkable find has surfaced in Spain: the remnants of a shipwreck dating back centuries. It was unearthed in the unassuming location of the former fish market, known as Mercat del Pex, in Barcelona. This discovery occurred between April 10 and April 15, according to the Barcelona Institute of Culture (ICUB). The wreck, dubbed Ciutadella […]
True location of Garden of Eden is beneath ancient wonder of the world, researcher claims
Researchers make bold claims about the true location of Eden’s Biblical Garden, suppose that the mythical location is in fact in a well-known location. Konstantin Borisov, a PhD who specializes in computer engineering, argued in a recent article in the Archaeological Discovery that the true location of Eden’s garden, where Adam and Eve lived, is […]
Excavators uncover lecture hall from ‘impressive’ ancient Greek high school
Pharaoh’s tomb discovered by Egyptian archaeologists Dr. Joseph Wegner, curator of the Philadelphia-based Penn Museum, recently discovered a groundbreaking discovery. (Credit: Joseph Wegner of Penn Museum) The “impressive high school” auditorium from an ancient Greek settlement was recently discovered in Italy. The discovery highlights the similarities between ancient schools and modern school education. The University […]
The most radical thing you can do this Easter isn’t new — it’s ancient
Here is a fun Bible trivia fact: the word “remember” (and its variant) Shown over 8,000 times In the Bible. This weekend, when we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, I remember It calls us to a more intimate relationship with God. I am currently reading the Old Testament, and it seems like […]